Community briefs

Thursday

Jan 24, 2013 at 3:15 AM

Knit and Stitch program in Barrington

BARRINGTON — The Barrington Public Library will be hosting a Knit and Stitch Teen Program this winter. It is for students in grades five and up. Students will meet on four consecutive Thursdays: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14 and 21 at 3:30 p.m. at the Library. Tell a friend! Register by calling 664-9715 or sending an email to children

Week 1: Knitting — We will learn the basics - how to cast on and do a basic knit stitch. Project is a knitted book marker. Our guest instructor will also share ideas and projects that can be done at home.

Week 2: Crocheting — We will learn single crocheting, make a trivet (or small project). Our guest instructor will share how this basic stitch can be turned into other easy projects.

Week 3: Applique - We will learn basic stitches and sewing our own designs with felt to make a small appliqued project.

Week 4: No sew! Duct Tape — We will make a fabulous fabric and duct tape tote bag! Friends will wonder, “How did you make that?”

Teens get their game on at Barrington library

BARRINGTON: Kids in grades 5 and up are invited to join the Barrington Public Library’s Gaming Club that will meet on the first Friday of every month at the library from 3 to 5 p.m.

The library’s gaming consoles include an Xbox, XBox360, Wii, & PS2. There will be gaming stations set up, public computers available, board games near the magazine area, and snacks in the meeting room. We are hoping to have a tournament in the future!

Come in after school (Barrington Middle School students can have their parents give permission to ride the bus to the library), and hang out with friends. Check the web site’s Teen Page at www.barringtonlibrary.com or call the library for more information at 664-9715.

Free employment seminar

ROCHESTER — Emmanuel Church has secured the services of a professional employment counselor to assist those individuals who are unemployed, under-employed, in the process of returning to the workforce, or have been affected by company downsizings. The facilitator of this outreach has significant staffing and employment experiences supporting domestic and international management’s location of all levels of employees.

This comprehensive outreach will be conducted on Monday, Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. at Emmanuel Church, 34 Eastern Ave. Topics of discussion will range from resume development, planning and applying innovative strategies, offering insightful interviewing tips to participants and providing productive advice to generate interest of hiring managers. A generous amount of time will be provided to those in attendance to surface questions. Resumes will be developed for all those who attend.

Materials will be provided to those in attendance. Interested participants are encouraged to contact Emmanuel Church at 332-5355 asking for Misty to reserve their place since seating is limited.

Movie at Public Library on Jan. 30

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Public Library will present Premium Rush on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. Join them for this fun and pulse-pounding movie. In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Michael Shannon. This event is free!

The Rochester Public Library is located at 65 South Main St. and no registration is necessary. For more information please call (603) 335-7550 or visit www.rpl.lib.nh.us.

Somersworth Democrats to elect committee officers

SOMERSWORTH — The Somersworth Democrats will meet at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Somersworth City Hall to elect town committee officers and delegates to the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s 2013 Midterm and 2014 State Convention. Committee officers and delegates have a vote to approve the 2014 party platform at the 2014 State Convention. Entry to the caucus is by the High Street entrance as the Government Way entrance is usually locked in the evening.

The caucus is open to all registered democrats. All Somersworth registered democrats are eligible to and encouraged to run for any office or delegate position regardless of past affiliations.

“This offers both experienced and entry level participation to Democratic Party New Hampshire politics. It is an excellent chance to help steer our party toward continued success such as that of 2012 when Somersworth democrats enjoyed the unqualified election results,” said Hiram Connell, current town chair.

Ham and bean supper in Alton

ALTON — On Saturday, Feb. 2, the Masons of Winnipisaukee Lodge will be hosting a ham and bean supper at the lodge on Route 28, just south of the Alton traffic circle, from 4:30-7 p.m.

The meal will consist of ham, pea and kidney beans, corn bread, hot dogs, coleslaw, various desserts, coffee, tea and water. Donation price is requested and tickets must be bought in advance. To obtain tickets, contact Frank Alden at 859-8881, Dick Quindley at 875-2910, Jim Matarozzo at 875-3962 or Walter Gibbs at 387-2538.

Cupcake/gemstone fundraiser for kids’ hunger

DOVER — Jewelry Creations announces a gemstone cupcake fundraiser, featuring Harvey’s Bakery cupcakes ongoing during the Colors of Love: Far East Gem and Jewelry Show at Jewelry Creations. All proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to the Dover/Somersworth program “End 68 Hours of Hunger.”

Every one of these special Harvey’s Bakery cupcakes will have a gemstone or cubic zirconia from Jewelry Creations with a value of $50 or more baked inside. Each cupcake may be purchased for $10 (cash or check made out to End 68 Hours of Hunger) which provides a child with food for a weekend. Jewelry Creations and Harvey’s Bakery hope to sell 400 cupcakes to supply local children with 400 weekends of food. Cupcakes can be ordered at Jewelry Creations or Harvey’s Bakery and Coffee Shop — both in downtown Dover — or by mail (see below) until Feb. 2. Cupcakes will be ready for pickup at Jewelry Creations on Feb. 5-8 during the Colors of Love: Far East Gem and Jewelry Show. The event is taking place from Feb. 1-14.

For more information regarding the Colors of Love: Far East Gem and Jewelry Show, or the cupcake fundraiser for End 68 Hours of Hunger, contact Jewelry Creations owner, Linda Hagan, at (603) 479-3129.